Clorox Company B00009V2Y4 Tile Cleaner User Manual
- June 1, 2024
- Clorox Company
Table of Contents
Clorox Company B00009V2Y4 Tile Cleaner
Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: Mildew Remover
- Usage: Bathroom surfaces
- Function: Kills mildew at its roots
- Recommended Areas: Bathrooms, grout, shower tracking, windowsills, ceiling
- Prevention: Improve ventilation
- Safety Precaution: Do not mix with other cleaning products
Product Usage Instructions
Understanding Mildew
- Mildew is a living fungus that appears as an ugly stain on bathroom surfaces.
- It can be black, pink, red, or green, thriving in highly humid areas.
Common Locations for Mildew Growth
- Mildew commonly grows in bathrooms due to poor ventilation, moisture, and food sources like body oil and soap scum.
- It can be found in grout, shower tracking, windowsills, the ceiling, and under the sink.
Why Mildew Grows in Specific Areas
- Mildew grows in grout due to its porous nature, which retains moisture.
- It also appears on bathroom ceilings because of poor ventilation and available food sources. It may even grow behind caulk if the seal is broken.
Preventing Mildew Growth
- To prevent mildew, improve bathroom ventilation by installing a fan or opening a window.
- This helps to reduce moisture levels and inhibit mildew growth.
Safety Precautions
- Avoid mixing the mildew remover with toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acids, or ammonia-containing products as it can release hazardous gases.
- Seek professional assistance for severe cases of mildew growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is mildew? What does mildew look like?
Mildew is more than just an ugly stain; it's a living fungus that anchors itself to bathroom surfaces—and it won't go away until you kill it at its roots. Mildew is usually black but can appear pink, red or green. Highly humid areas have the most mildew growth.
What are the most common locations for mildew to grow?
Mildew often grows in bathrooms and other locations in the house because there is a combination of poor ventilation, moisture and food sources (i.e., body oil, soap scum, paint and oxygen). In the bathroom, mildew can grow nywhere: in grout, in shower tracking, on indowsills, on the ceiling and under the sink.
Why does mildew grow in the caulk & grout in my shower and on the ceiling?
Mildew grows in grout because it is a porous surface that can be constantly wet. Mildew is also often found on bathroom ceilings because of poor ventilation and a ready supply of food and moisture. In addition, mildew can grow behind caulk if its watertight seal has been broken. Unfortunately once mildew moves behind the caulk, it is hard to penetrate with a cleaner. If this is the case, you should get professional cleaning assistance.
What can I do to prevent mildew from growing?
Mildew needs moisture, a source of nutrition and the right temperature to grow. To prevent mildew from growing, you need to improve ventilation in your bathroom by installing a fan or opening a window.
How does Clorox® Plus Tilex® Mold & Mildew Remover work?
Tilex® Mold & Mildew Remover is designed to kill and remove tough mildew without damaging most bathroom surfaces. It penetrates and lifts off soap scum with detergent-type ingredients (surfactants) to kill the mildew lurking below the surface. Plus the bleach in Tilex® Mold & Mildew Remover decolorizes mildew and kills it.
Is Clorox® Plus Tilex® Mold & Mildew Remover safe for use on all bathroom surfaces?
Tilex® Mold & Mildew Remover is safe for use on most bathroom surfaces including grout, glazed ceramic tile, tubs, fiberglass, glass shower doors, vinyl curtains, counters, sinks and no-wax floors. Tilex® Mold & Mildew Remover is safe for use on synthetic marble. You should rinse immediately after use on rubber, plastic and vinyl. Avoid prolonged contact with metal and old porcelain as Tilex® Mold & Mildew Remover can react with these materials and leave a temporary “rust” stain. We do not recommend using Tilex® Mold & Mildew Remover on wood or painted surfaces unless you plan to refinish or to repaint them. Avoid contact with aluminum, clothes, fabric, carpet or paper surfaces.
How long can I store Clorox® Plus Tilex® Mold & Mildew Remover before it loses its cleaning power?
The active ingredient in Tilex® Mold & Mildew Remover, sodium hypochlorite, loses its strength after one year.
Where else can I use Clorox® Plus Tilex® Mold & Mildew Remover?
You can use Tilex® Mold & Mildew Remover on most bathroom surfaces. You can also use Tilex® Mold & Mildew Remover on cement pool areas and outdoor furniture (vinyl & plastic). Sponge the product on full strength and rinse immediately.
Is it okay to mix Clorox® Plus Tilex® Mold & Mildew Remover with another cleaner?
No. Dangerous fumes form when mixed with other products. Do not use or mix with toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acids, or products containing ammonia. To do so will release hazardous gases.
What is the difference between Clorox® Plus Tilex® Mold & Mildew Remover and Clorox® Plus Tilex® Daily Shower Cleaner?
Clorox® Plus Tilex® Daily Shower is a bleach-free shower cleaner spray that forms a protective barrier that prevents soap scum, hard water deposits and mildew stains, while leaving behind a fresh scent. This Daily Shower Cleaner has a no-rinse, no-wipe, and no-scrub formula, just spray and walk away. On the other hand, Clorox® Plus Tilex Mold & Mildew Remover Spray with Bleach not only removes ugly stains, it kills the mold and mildew that causes them. It penetrates and lifts off soap scum with etergent-type surfactants to kill the mildew lurking below the surface.
What is mold vs. mildew?
Mold and mildew are both fungi. Typically, mold is black or green, and mildew is gray or white. Fungi can grow and leave unsightly stains on food, exercise areas (Athletes Foot fungus), bathroom walls, basement walls or fabrics. Mold stains and mildew stains can be prevented by using Clorox® Plus Daily Shower Cleaner in your shower. Mold and Mildew can be killed by using Clorox® Plus Tilex® Mold and Mildew Remover.